PCA | May 7, 2024 – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) examines how bad legislation such as generational sales bans hurts businesses and infringes on personal freedoms.
Procigar has a new president. At a general meeting held in early May 2024, members of Procigar elected Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana as its new president. Also, Ciro Cascella has been elected as the organization’s new vice president.
Continue reading Procigar Elects Litto Gomez as New PresidentWashington D.C., April 26, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA) announced today that it has hired a new president to begin May 28, 2024. Following an extensive search process, CAA will be led by Scott Pearce, the current Executive Director of the Premium Cigar
Association (PCA). Pearce’s tenure with PCA will end on May 21, 2024.
Pearce has over 20 years of experience working in associations with a strong track record of driving growth and implementing innovative strategies.
Continue reading CAA Announces New LeadershipFoundation Cigars is thrilled to announce that the first shipments of the new Wise Man Corojo & Maduro lines have begun shipping to retailers throughout the United States.
Crafted in collaboration with cigar maker Pepin Garcia & My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for. “We are excited to introduce the NEW Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro to our lineup,” said Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigars. “Working with Pepín García and his family has been a dream come true, and we believe that cigar enthusiasts will appreciate the craftsmanship and flavor profiles of these new offerings.“
(Miami, Florida) April 19, 2024. Avo Cigars, a leader in hand-made premium cigars announces that the “Avo Expressions 2024” Is now shipping. This highly anticipated blend is a collaboration with world-renowned DJ D-NICE. Only 6,900 boxes containing fifteen cigars were created of this exclusive brand.
The Avo Expressions line of cigars was created with the purpose of collaborating with individuals who are true experts in their craft, following in the footsteps of the late Avo Uvezian, the founder of AVO Cigars. Avo Uvezianwas a musician and composer, who later in life skillfully channeled his musical genius into the creation of cigars that reflected his creative talents.
Continue reading NOW SHIPPING! THE LIMITED EDITION AVO EXPRESSIONS 2024: A COLLABORATION WITH WORLD-RENOWNED DJ D-NICE[Washington, D.C.–April 17, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) held its annual trade show and convention in Las Vegas on March 22-25, 2024. This year’s trade show took place in the spring, a change from the trade show’s typical summer dates. With this change, the PCA saw an unprecedented interest in this trade show with an increase in the number of attending retail accounts and general excitement from attendees.
“We were very excited to hold the convention and trade show in Spring after years of feedback from retailers and manufacturers,” said PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce. “The increased attendance, excitement on the show floor, and the number of high-quality events and education as part of the convention made PCA24 a great success and phenomenal step forward. A huge kudos to the PCA staff, especially Lisa Cox and her team, for turning this around in eight months,” Pearce said.
Continue reading The Premium Cigar Association Closes Out a Successful PCA24 Trade Show; Reveals Dates for 2025 and 2026 Shows in New Orleans[WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 12, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy.
Richard brings over a decade of professional experience from work in government and the private sector. “The Premium Cigar Association has worked with Richard since his time in the West Wing of the White House through Congress and we look forward to having him join our team,” noted PCA Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky. “It is rare to find someone in Washington who has worked in the House, Senate, and White House –especially someone who worked four years in a White House and in the West Wing. We are glad to have the perspective and network that Richard will bring.”
Continue reading Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs StaffIn the undercurrent of evening’s cloak, rebellion finds its form in fire. Let the tempestuous spirit of the night command your senses, one smouldering breath at a time. Rebellion are excited to announce the first cigar in their ‘Badass Range’, which will be released once a year in time for Halloween and every one will be different! Our first bad boy is the Demon Barber, and our first barber pole. Grab them while you can…. they will soon be CUT! – never to be seen again……..
New “research” from the University of North Carolina (UNC)is proving that even one of America’s last great pastimes, golf, is not safe from the nanny-state agenda. In a research letter published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, analysts Selena Kleber, Remi Philips, and corresponding author Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, Director of Tobacco Intervention Programs at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, examined reports of tobacco sales, sponsorships, and policies at professional golf tournaments. The immediate red flag as to the objectivity of the “research” is the reference to cigarettes in virtually every sentence with cigars.
Continue reading UNC Research Pushes For Less Freedom on the Golf CourseOcala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to
announce the results of Smoker Friendly’s “Donation Round
Up Campaign”, which is conducted annually between
Veterans’ Day and Giving Tuesday.
Tampa, FL, March 2024. Following the global success of West Tampa’s flag ship brand, Rick Rodriguez unveils Circle of Life
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces global availability of the XIKAR® XI80 Perfect Cut Cigar
Cutter tailored for large ring cigars. Sporting the classic teardrop design in black, this cutter offers a closed back ensuring an exact straight cut for cigars up to 80-ring gauge.
Mexico City, March 22, 2024
Casa 1910, a leader in the production of mexican high-quality cigars, is pleased to announce the launch of several new products that will further enrich its Revolutionary lineup. These exciting releases reflect Casa 1910’s continued commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovation in the mexican tobacco.
New Cigars in the Revolutionary Line: “Tierra Blanca – Format” and “El Ebano – Cigar”
Continue reading Casa 1910 Announces Lauch of New Products and the ‘Mexigars’ Brand[Ashburn, VA, March 22, 2024] – Fratello Cigars, a trailblazer in the world of premium tobacco, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Concealed Carry program at the annual Premium Cigar Association (PCA) 2024 Trade Show in Las Vegas from March 23 to March 25, 2024.
Continue reading Fratello Cigars Launches 18th AmendmentYaniv Erez has announced the expansion of his Landlord line to include more sizes and more wrappers. The cigars have 4 sizes and 3 wrappers. The wrappers are Ecuadorian Connecticut, Habano 2000 and Mexican San Andreas Maduro.
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is pleased to expand the Palió® Tazza Ashtray line with the introduction of the Tazza Piccola Ashtray. This compact, all-metal, four-cigar rest personal ashtray is set to ship in June, providing cigar aficionados with a clean and stylish smoking experience. Key features that make the Palió® Tazza Piccola Ashtray stand out from competitors are:
Continue reading Quality Importers Introduces the Palió® Tazza Piccola AshtrayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Altadis U.S.A. celebrates a big milestone in 2024, as the H. Upmann cigar brand turns 180 years old. The limited-edition H. Upmann 180th Anniversary cigarcommemorates one of the oldest and most renowned cigar brands in the world since 1844. The cigar, an iconic 50 X 7 Churchill size, will be presented in a beautifully detailed 10-count box. Only 5,000 boxes have been produced. In addition to these boxes, Altadis U.S.A. will also release 180 special-edition, numbered humidors – each containing 50 exclusive cigars in a 50 X 6 Toro size.
Continue reading H. UPMANN CELEBRATES 180TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A COMMEMORATIVE LIMITED EDITION CIGAR & HUMIDORAT THE PCA IN LAS VEGAS
March 19, 2024– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the unveiling of the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” at the PCA in Las Vegas. The Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourth in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st). Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s version.
Espinosa Premium Cigars and Knuckle Sandwich Cigars are proud to announce the release of the Knuckle Sandwich “2024 Chef Special.” The new Chef Special will be showcased at the 2024 PCA in March 2024.
Said Erik Espinosa, “Back in 2022, we released the Chef Special Habano
as the very first LE for Knuckle Sandwich Cigars, we followed that up in
2023 with the Chef Special Sumatra, both were fantastic, so it’s back again this year with a new blend, a new size and with a new wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf.”
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, introduces CONSPIRACY® CIGARS – an exclusive new line of premium
cigars featuring SWAGSTORM packaging.
The CONSPIRACY® line is the brainchild of industry veterans Alex Goldman, President & COO of QI, and Michael Giannini, Chief of Customer Engagement for QI. After moving from the cigar side of the industry to premium accessories, both men began to explore ways to apply their combined 80+ years of premium cigar experience in a new and innovative manner. Working in conjunction with Mike & Marilyn
Giordano, Owners of QI, recognized leaders in the cigar accessory space, and originators of the SWAGSTORM concept, the four conspired to create cigars and accompanying SWAG that will be appreciated by all premium cigar smokers.
March 19, 2024 — Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; ORTHODOX. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers attending the PCA tradeshow this year. It will be first come first serve and begin shipping at the end of April.
Continue reading Black Label Trading Co. – PCA ExclusiveMarch 18, 2024- C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience.
(Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars announces two line extensions, one each for the Artista Series and Ortiz Series, and a whole new SKU set for the value segment named Art-56.
“We have done a lot of work since PCA 2023; Falu is the next step for our flagship brand,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of Artista Cigars “and we are proud of the work we have
done with David Ortiz to bring his latest new offering as well”.
(Miami, FL) March 14, 2024– Don Doroteo Cigars announces the” El Alcalde” cigar brand to make its debut at the PCA Convention & International Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada later this month. Don Doroteo closed out 2023 by earning the No. 1 Boutique Cigar by Enthusiast Report for the Don Doroteo “El Legado” and a top twenty-five ranking by Cigar & Spirits Magazine for the “Salt of the Earth Piedra Angular”. Don Doroteo now presents El Alcalde which continues the company’s mission to honor the family Patriarch Doroteo Fermin Delgado.
Continue reading DON DOROTEO CIGARS TO UNVEIL THE LIMITED EDITION “El ALCALDE” AT THE 2024 PCA IN LAS VEGASValentino Siesto Cigars is thrilled to announce their first presence at PCA 2024 in Las Vegas. US series were new branded with the 67-ring. Recurring series and limited releases will be presented at the booth #4100 from March 23 to 25.
Sans Pareil Cigars, an ultra-premium luxury cigar company, is pleased to announce the addition of Green to their core line.
Continue reading Sans Pareil Announces the Addition of Green to the Core Line
haveapremiumcigar 